Washington County Courthouse (Kansas)
United States historic place
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The Washington County Courthouse located at 214 C St. in Washington, Kansas is an Art Deco-style courthouse built during c.1932-1934. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[1]
Location214 C St., Washington, Kansas
Coordinates39°49′4″N 97°3′2″W
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Builtc.1932-1934
Washington County Courthouse | |
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  Location within Kansas  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 214 C St., Washington, Kansas |
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| Coordinates | 39°49′4″N 97°3′2″W |
| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Built | c.1932-1934 |
| Built by | Blaser and Vollmer |
| Architect | Overend and Boucher |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 00000328[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 6, 2000 |
It replaced a previous courthouse which was damaged in a tornado on July 4, 1932. The new courthouse was designed by Wichita architects Overend and Boucher.[2]
It is a two-story building built of Bedford limestone. It has two-story square towers projecting from each corner.[2]
